Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Homonyms

Question:

What is the meaning of 'eminent' and 'imminent' respectively?

Options:

 Famous, Support

Support, Famous 

Renowned, Impending 

Impending, Renowned

Correct Answer:

Renowned, Impending 

Explanation:

The answer is ☀ Renowned, Impending.

  • Eminent means famous and respected.
  • Imminent means about to happen.

The two words are often confused because they sound similar. However, they have different meanings and are used in different contexts.

Eminent is used to describe someone who is well-known and respected in their field. For example, you might say "Albert Einstein was an eminent physicist" or "The eminent scientist gave a lecture at the university."

Imminent is used to describe something that is about to happen. For example, you might say "The storm is imminent" or "The eminent arrival of the president was announced."

The other options are incorrect. Support does not mean either eminent or imminent. Famous is similar to eminent, but it does not mean about to happen.